All these film stars have taken refuge under the 'wings' of underworld dons. Now another don is threatening Salman so he is now running to the cops.

Salman registers police complaint about threat

MUMBAi: Salman Khan on Monday lodged a complaint with the anti-extortion cell of the crime branch about the recent threats to him from the underworld.

Although Salman refused to disclose the name of the gang, police sources said he had been threatened by Guru Satam who demanded Rs three crore. Satam, who was earlier with Chhota Rajan, is now with the Dawood gang.

Speaking to this paper, Salman said, “I have been receiving threats for the past few days. But I am not afraid of the underworld. Jo dar gaya,woh mar gaya (one who is scared is as good as dead).’’ All of a sudden he started doing a jig and sang ‘Thoda sa pyaar hua hain, thoda hain baki..’ Dressed in a black shirt and jeans, he advised the media not glorify the underworld. “Who the f*** are they?’’ he asked.

Asked whether the police were providing him protection after the recent threats, he replied, “Ask them. They will know better.’’ Salman arrived at the police headquarters at around 3.50 p.m. and met police commissioner M.N. Singh before proceeding to the anti-extortion cell to lodge a complaint with senior inspector Pradeep Shinde.

Sources said that he also applied for a revolver licence. Salman also met joint police commissioner (crime) Shridhar Wagal for about 30 minutes.

Mr Wagal said, “Salman and his brother, Sohail, received six threats over the phone in the last eight days.’’

He said about 15 film personalities have been given police protection, but declined to disclose their names.

“In Salman’s case, we will decide about his protection after making a thorough probe into his complaint.’’ Asked whether there was an increase in extortion threats in the film industry, Mr Wagal replied in the negative.